Welcome to Peterborough!
Settling into a new city can be terrifying and exciting at the same time. No matter how long you are here for, there’s a lot to discover. And once you venture out and find the places you love, it won’t seem so terrifying anymore. We’re going to do our best to help make this city feel like home.
To help get you started, some returning graduate students have shared a few of their favourite spots in the city. Whichever end of Peterborough you find yourself in, you will find some familiar places and some unique spots that can only be found here.
Consider these suggestions and use the directory at the bottom for locations and phone numbers for our favourites. For the more adventurous folks, check out the links below the directory for suggested itineraries and sightseeing tours offered in the Kawarthas.
The North End
1. Trent University
2. Peterborough Zoo
3. Walmart
East City
1. East City Coffee Shop, Reggie’s Hotgrill
2. Matsu Sushi
3. Peterborough Liftlocks
4. Beavermead Park/ Campground
South End
1. Sir Sanford Fleming College
2. Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Office
3. Future Shop, Starbucks, Boston Pizza
West End
1. PRHC (Hospital)
2. Canadian Canoe Museum
3. Lansdowne Place
4. Swiss Chalet, East Side Marios, Red Lobster
5. Hockey Sushi
Downtown
There is way too much to explore downtown Peterborough, so that is left up to you!
Other Useful Resources
The City of Peterborough’s official website: http://www.peterborough.ca/Home.htm
City and Trent bus maps and schedule: http://www.peterborough.ca/Living/City_Services/Transportation/Transit/Bus_Routes___Schedules.htm
Collection of job listing sites: http://www.peterboroughcareers.com/
Sightseeing around Peterborough: A collection of tours provided by Kawartha Tourism http://www.explorekawarthalakes.com/en/experience/sightseeing.asp
http://thekawarthas.ca/visitors/specials-packages/itineraries/
http://www.thekawarthas.net/tourism.php?section=relax-and-play
Coming Soon: List of places in Peterborough that offer a student discount with a valid student card.
